1 Corinthians 15:20
But nowe is Christ risen from the dead, and was made the first fruites of them that slept.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
In Context
19If in this life onely wee haue hope in Christ, we are of all men the most miserable.
21For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
Cross References
Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of him that raised vp Iesus from the dead, dwell in you, he that raised vp Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortall bodies, by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
1 Corinthians 15:23But euery man in his owne order: the first fruites is Christ, afterward, they that are of Christ, at his comming shall rise againe.
1 Peter 1:3Blessed bee God, euen the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which according to his aboundant mercie hath begotten vs againe vnto a liuely hope by the resurrection of Iesus Christ from the dead,
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 15:13-20
The Resurrection of Saints. ( a. d. 57.) 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not,… Read the whole commentary →